Ovarense made a big impact this week, visiting and winning at Guimares, leaving Benfica as the only team with no defeats on the competition.

Jose Miguel Barbosa (176-G-90) was the team MVP in a match where he scored 22 points and dished 5 assists. Fernando Neves' 21 points and Miguel Miranda's 9 rebounds were also of great importance, in a game where they faced a strong team with three North-American players. Nevertheless, it was Paulo Cunha, with a double-double (16 points, 16 rebounds) to make it as the Vitria's best player.

Benfica travelled to Barcelos and had a very hard time to beat the home team. They needed a last second basket to secure the win. Benfica made 10 more turnovers than Barcelos, what made possible the Minho team to dispute the game. Carlos Andrade did not play and Lacedarius Dunn is having difficulties to acquire game time in a Benfica team that keeps a clear sheet in the league.

The good news are the league is more balanced than ever. To prove it, the results of the matches played in the islands. CAB Madeira was surprised by Sampaense and Lusitania lost to Alges in the second overtime. With Fsica beating Galitos at home, we have now 7 teams with 1 or 2 wins and all of them seem able enough to compete for a playoff spot.

What we are learning is that it isn't mandatory to have american players in the roster to be a strong team in LPB. More surprises coming next week?

Oliveirense clinched Azemeis Cup beating Illiabum Clube 82-75 in the Final. Oliveirense took a 24-17 lead at the end of the first period and scored the same number of points in the second frame for a 10-point halftime advantage. Illiabum Club replied with a 23-20 run in the third quarter, but could not win the game as both sides notched 14 points in the last stanza. Travante Williams (197-F-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) stepped up with 15 points, while Arnette H... [read more]

Oliveirense clinched Azemeis Cup beating Illiabum Clube 82-75 in the Final. Oliveirense took a 24-17 lead at the end of the first period and scored the same number of points in the second frame for a 10-point halftime advantage. Illiabum Club replied with a 23-20 run in the third quarter, but could not win the game as both sides notched 14 points in the last stanza. Travante Williams (197-F-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) stepped up with 15 points, while Arnette Hallman (200-F-88) and Joao Balseiro (192-F-87) brought 13 each. Eric Coleman (200-C-85, college: N.Iowa) meanwhile followed them with 12 points. Aleksandar Danilovic (202-F-93) replied with 19 in defeat and Ronnie Boggs (192-G-91, college: Jacksonville St.) posted 18. In the game for the third place Vitoria edged Ovarense 83-55. Trailing 18-21 at the end of the first quarter, Vitoria dominated the rest of the game.

Galitos-Barreiro (LPB) signed with PG Diogo Ventura. He is currently one of the best portuguese PG and he is part of Portugal NT. Last season he played in Electrico FC (LPB): 30 games: 13.7ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.7apg, FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 20.9%, FT: 83.7% With 23 years old his awards are impressive: Portuguese U16 National Team -10 European Championships U16 Division B in Tallinn (Estonia) -10: 8 games: 13.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 37.1%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 73.9% Portuguese U20 Championships... [read more]

Galitos-Barreiro (LPB) signed with PG Diogo Ventura. He is currently one of the best portuguese PG and he is part of Portugal NT. Last season he played in Electrico FC (LPB): 30 games: 13.7ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.7apg, FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 20.9%, FT: 83.7%

AngraBasket/Vaquinha (Proliga) added to their roster experienced 34-year old forward Pedro Afonso (198-83). The last time (7-15) he played at Electrico FC in Portuguese LPB league. Afonso has played there for the last eight years. He played in the final of Portuguese Proliga in 2015. Afonso has spent his entire career in Portugal playing for two other teams: Ginasio and Queluz. AngraBasket/Vaquinha roster for 2017-2018: Guards: Rodrigo Laranjo Darius Jones-Gibson Luca Silvestri Forward... [read more]

AngraBasket/Vaquinha (Proliga) added to their roster experienced 34-year old forward Pedro Afonso (198-83). The last time (7-15) he played at Electrico FC in Portuguese LPB league. Afonso has played there for the last eight years. He played in the final of Portuguese Proliga in 2015.Afonso has spent his entire career in Portugal playing for two other teams: Ginasio and Queluz.

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